2006 TOYOTA CROWN 4D A TYPE

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Info on the Crown S180 series

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It has been rather hectic since the car arrived, so I thought I'd send you an email to say thank you for your work. The car arrived in Launceston back on the 10th, the day I flew to visit family for a few days. So I had to wait until the 15th before I could drive it! Then again, I had already waited 13 years, so an extra few days was nothing really! When I saw it for the first time, it looked right at home, parked between an XU1 Torana and a Andrew Miedecke's Ford Capri Perana Targa car out in the workshop yard!

I was very pleased to find the car literally exactly as described and as documented in your correspondence and pictures, right down to the smallest detail. I've had a lot of people ask me about my experience importing the Evo VI from Japan. Needless to say, I have no hesitation in saying my experience was an easy and hassle free one. Thanks for your fantastic communication, even though I was working inconsistent hours and was slow in replying, you were always on the ball, promptly and professionally.

- Andrew NTasmania, Australia1999 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VI

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What sort of condition was it in?

This vehicle was given a grade 4 indicating it may have been a nice condition car, however we would need to have the car inspected in person to confirm this. To learn more detailed information about car at auction we can translate the Japanese auction sheet which will say more about the features, modifications and condition of the car, and we also ALWAYS have cars inspected by someone in person to confirm this information, and get more a detailed description.

Is this car eligible for import?

The details about this car have been provided by the auction house selling this vehicle, prices and details are subject to change, and J-Spec is not responsible for the accuracy of this information. All details can be confirmed if this car is looked into in greater detail.

$14,100 AUDlanded and complied

Price Breakdown:

640,000 JPY FOB

@ 83.2 yen bank rate

= AUD $7,700 FOB

AUD $1,900 shipping

$1,350 ocean freight

$550 customs costs

AUD $0 import duty

$7,700 x 0% duty

AUD $900 GST

$7,700 + $1,350 x 10%

AUD $0 PCE aircon license use

No cost for J-Spec customers.

AUD $2,500 compliance

AUD $1,100 J-Spec service fee

Estimated Registration Costs

AUD $1,350 registration in VIC

$800 registration

$550 stamp duty

($8 per $200 vehicle value)

AUD $1,200 registration in NSW

$800 registration

$400 stamp duty

($14,100 x 3% duty)

AUD $1,100 registration in WA

$700 registration

$400 stamp duty

($14,100 x 2.75% duty)

AUD $1,200 registration in SA

$700 registration

$500 stamp duty

(4% x $11,100 + $60)

AUD $1,100 registration in ACT

$700 registration

$400 stamp duty

($14,100 x 3% duty)

AUD $1,250 registration in QLD

$700 registration

$550 stamp duty

(4% of vehicle value, less for some cars)

AUD $1,100 registration in NT

$700 registration

$400 stamp duty

($14,100 x 3% duty)

AUD $1,100 registration in TAS

$700 registration

$400 stamp duty

($14,100 x 3% duty)

Change State:

$1,100 AUD

$1,200 AUD

$1,100 AUD

$1,250 AUD

$1,200 AUD

$1,100 AUD

$1,350 AUD

$1,100 AUD

estimated registration costsexcluding new tyres, if needed

Price Estimates

Any costs listed above are estimates only. Calculations are based on average importing costs and current rates. Final costs are likely to vary slightly from these prices depending on variations in exchange rates and other factors beyond our control, however these rarely are different by a significant amount. Please check with your local registration authority to confirm registration costs and stamp duty.

Exchange Rates

The current exchange rate being used is 84.7 yen however banks never trade at the listed wholesale rate. Typically banks will offer around 1.5 yen less so the rate we use for calculations today will be 83.2 yen, ensuring a realistic price estimate.